Different types of ventilation in the workplace can be chosen considering many factors. Each has pros and cons and should always be discussed with ventilation system professionals to ensure proper protection against gas, Exhaust Ventilation, vapors, and particulates. Some of these factors are summarized in the following table.
| Dilution Ventilation | The toxicity of pollutants is low. Pollutants are gases and vapors, not particles. The emission rate of pollutants is uniform. Multiple sources of pollutants exist. The sources scatter in the work environment The sources are not close to the breathing zone. |
| Local Exhaust Ventilation | Pollutants are toxic. The workstation is close to the source of the generation. Pollution generation changes over time. The production rate of pollutants is high. The sources of pollution are limited. The pollutant generation source is fixed. |
Ventonamics is specialized in the local exhaust ventilation solutions. Please check our website for the downdraft table products and all other ventilation accessories.